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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Elsa, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Elsa, TX from June 1, 1970 through June 15, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
8
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Elsa, TX · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 15, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Elsa, TX

2 reports
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1.75″ hail
Oct 18, 2012
5:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Elsa, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter to golf ball size hail at Monte Cristo and Filegonia Road in Elsa. Hail fell at approximately 630 PM, according to the report and radar reconciliation, and appears to have continued at quarter to golf-ball sized as the updraft redeveloped over and just south of Edcouch between 630 and 640 PM CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.26 WNW Elsa, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 20, 2002
5:13 PM CST
Hail report for Elsa, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Elsa Police Department reported 3/4 inch hail on Highway 88 just south of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Elsa, TX
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Elsa, TX

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UNK mph
Jun 15, 2025
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Elsa, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hidalgo County Fire Marshal reported at least two large trees blown down... including into onto the road... along FM 2825 near the intersections of Sunshine and Val Verde Road. Time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Elsa, TX
UNK mph
Sep 10, 2023
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Elsa, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures from social media show awning/roof damage to The End of the Trail Sports Bar #1. Timing estimate by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Elsa, TX
UNK mph
Sep 10, 2023
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Elsa, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures from social media shows a metal structure crumpled up and blown several yards into the field across the street. Timing estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Elsa, TX
75 mph
Jun 28, 2019
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Elsa, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY ESTIMATED PEAK STRAIGHT LINE WINDS OF 65 TO 75 MPH HAD IMPACTED THE MONTE ALTO AREA RESULTING IN SPORADIC STRUCTURAL AND TREE DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Elsa, TX
70 mph
May 12, 2015
12:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for Elsa, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hidalgo County EM reported widespread damage in La Villa. Multiple metal walls of a prefabricated building were peeled back and blown out 1 mile north of La Villa, a metal fence was blown down and metal canopies for recreational vehicles were blown off at Nature Resort RV Park in La Villa. Shingled roofs were peeled back, small wood and metal storage buildings were toppled over and moved from foundations. Multiple trees were downed as well as multiple cedar fences. A mobile home was shifted off the foundation blocks. A trampoline was blown into the middle of a cotton field. The press box at La Villa High School was destroyed. Numerous utility poles were downed as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.6 W Elsa, TX
70 mph
Oct 18, 2012
5:17 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elsa, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated thunderstorm wind gusts of 65 to 70 mph, lifted a metal roof from a cinderblock shed at the residence of the brother of the Hidalgo County Emergency Manager, 3 miles north of Elsa. Debris from roof and building also injured livestock.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.98 N Elsa, TX
75 mph
Mar 14, 2000
5:30 PM CST
Wind report for Elsa, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A bow echo complex produced damaging thunderstorm winds that blew over a canopy located above the fuel pumps at the economy store near Elsa and these damaging winds knocked down power lines in nearby Edcouch.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Elsa, TX
UNK mph
Jun 1, 1970
11:27 AM CST
Wind report for Elsa, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Elsa, TX

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Elsa, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,688
Households1,842
Housing units1,998
Income
Median household income$55,519
$100k+ households38.9%
$150k+ households19.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,604
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily193
Large multifamily48
Mobile homes153
Housing mix
Single-family share80.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share12.1%
Mobile-home share7.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,398
Renter-occupied444
Vacant units156
Home value & age
Median home value$90,600
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built2000
Older-home share23.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,769
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Elsa have on record?

Our records show 2 hail, 8 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Elsa, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 15, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Elsa?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Elsa, TX is 1.75″. It was reported near Elsa, TX on October 18, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in Elsa — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Elsa and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Elsa — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Elsa address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Elsa — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Elsa address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Elsa — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Elsa, TX, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Elsa, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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